Does My Bill Really Enact a Compact?
By Thomas Morris Drafters are often given a draft bill that purports to be a compact — sometimes called an interstate compact. However, in at least some instances, it is […]
Miscellaneous
Tips for an Effective Legislator
by Gwynne Middleton By the time legislators reach the hallowed halls of the State Capitol, they have mastered many important leadership skills that will serve them well in working with […]
Federal Tax Reform Proposals Trigger State Tax Policy Implications
by Esther van Mourik NCSL hosted its 2016 Capitol Forum in Washington, D.C., the week of December 5, 2016. The Capitol Forum is one of the two annual meetings that […]
The Legislative Branch Policy on Services for Persons with Disabilities Gets a Technology Facelift
by Jennifer Gilroy and Bart Miller It’s hard to believe that it has been more than a quarter of a century (26 years to be exact) since Congress enacted the […]
Art at the Capitol: By and For Coloradans
By Gwynne Middleton If you’ve wandered the halls of the state Capitol basement recently, you’ve likely noticed visual art exhibits in the rotunda. Curious about these rotating art displays, I […]